In a situation such as this, I wish time would actually heal wounds instead of creating a scab for the least thing to come along, remind you of the wound, and scrape the scab off again and again.
In the sorrow of your loss, at least realize that you're far from being alone and know how many of us are still grieving....and possibly always will.
In the nights when you're unable to rest, believe for a fact that somewhere, someone is suffering from the kind of pain that you are, even if it's in a different way.
In the knowledge that I'm without a clue of what it's like to lose one parent or both, try and accept these words from a man who lost the most important person in his entire life, 4 months ago to the day....and the pain is no less, the grief is far from over, and it's absurd to say I will ever get over what happened.
In the mostly carefree days of our youth, none of us ever considered how serious and cruel life would become within only a few decades.
In the harsh realities of the present, know that some of us have already lost a huge part of ourselves, for whatever reason and to whomever it may be.
In moments when you feel like you have truly lost your mind, remember how many of us are very much there and will gladly give remedial directions. Chances are, someone gave them to us.
Our thoughts remain with you, we love you, we are your friends, and we will always care how you feel from day to day.
Always know that there is someone you can reach out to, should you decide it's necessary.
All the very best to you, Kathleen, from a lifelong friend. <3
*UPDATE: Exactly one week after posting this, my father passed away
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